English–Korean

“big sister” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeonni

Example

언니, 같이 가자.eon ni ka chi ka ja

Big sis, let's go together.

Illustration for 언니 (big sister)

How to say “big sister” in Korean

“Big sister” in Korean is 언니 (eonni).

A warm way for a girl or woman to address an older sister or a familiar older woman.

Full entry for 언니: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 언니

급한 일이 있으면 언니에게 전화해.keu pan i ri i sseu myeon eon ni e ge cheon hwa hae

If something urgent comes up, call your big sister.

Tips for using 언니

  • Unlike English kinship terms, it can be used for a close older female friend, but it may sound too familiar with a stranger or in a formal setting.

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